03 Feb
2025
ARISE Philippines Holds First Annual General Meeting, Setting the Stage for a Resilient 2030
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general
28 Jan
2025
Tagaytay Highlands Unveils Visionary Blueprint for 2025 and Beyond
SETTING THE STANDARD IN EXCLUSIVE MOUNTAIN RESORT LIVING For over 30 years, Tagaytay Highlands has remained synonymous with distinction, luxury, and exclusivity. This expansive 1,200-hectare mountain resort community—spanning the provinces
28 Jan
2025
PSA: The SM Book Nook Reading Festival Is Happening This Friday—Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
This Friday, January 31, 2025, the SM Book Nook Reading Festival will transform SM Aura into a vibrant celebration of Filipino literature and creativity. One of the major highlights is
21 Jan
2025
Built to protect: SM Prime’s flood mitigation strategy
SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), a pioneer in sustainability initiatives in the Philippines, has longbeen committed to environmental stewardship and building resilient structures. From its earlyadoption of water recycling and
21 Jan
2025
Sensory-Friendly Screening of “Firefly” Shines a Light on Inclusion
“Lights Up, Sounds Down” offers inclusive movie experience for autism community In celebration of National Autism Consciousness Week, SM Cares, SM Cinema, Autism Society Philippines (ASP), and GMA Pictures partnered
10 Jan
2025
A brighter 2025 for Filipinos: SM Prime evolves with renewable energy
Imagine a world powered by the sun, the ultimate source of life. As climate change worsens due to fossil fuel use, sustainable energy alternatives are more crucial than ever. The
03 Jan
2025
SM Mall of Asia Complex: A Benchmark in Resilience and Innovation
The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, a 67-hectare landmark along Manila Bay, showcases SM Prime Holdings’ commitment to leveraging technology and innovation for disaster resilience and community protection for
02 Jan
2025
SM Mallgoers Donate Record-Breaking 50,000 Bears of Joy to Kids in Need
This holiday season, SM mallgoers achieved something truly remarkable—donating 50,000 SM Bears of Joy to children in underserved communities. In partnership with Toy Kingdom, this milestone was part of a
23 Dec
2024
Electrical Engineers, DTI, and SM EDD Collaborate to Advance Global Electrical Safety Standards
The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) and the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Philippine Standards partnered with SM Engineering and Design Development (SM
18 Dec
2024
SM Prime Earns DOE Recognitions for Resource Conservation and Renewable Energy Initiatives
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, received top accolades at the 2024 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards and Sustainable Energy Awards organized by
Stories
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime profit hits P6 B in 2007
Top mall developer and operator SM Prime Holdings, Inc. posted a 10 percent growth in net income to P6 billion in 2007 from the previous year’s P5.4 billion. The firm
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime profit up on rentals, new malls
THE Philippines’ largest mall owner and operator said last year’s profits went up on the back of higher mall space rentals as it added three new malls and expanded existing
11 Feb
2008
Property companies record double-digit growth in 2007
PROPERTY FIRMS posted double-digit growth in 2007 as they added more projects and controlled expenses. Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), the country’s largest property developer, said on Friday that it posted
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime net income hit P6B in ’07 on new malls
SM Prime Holdings Inc. said its net income grew 10 percent to P6 billion in 2007 from P5.4 billion in 2006 with the entry of new malls. In a statement,
11 Feb
2008
Mall firm earns on higher rental revenues
THE Philippines’ largest mall builder and operator said earnings last year rose on increased rental revenues brought about by three new shopping centers it opened and expanded in 2007. Ticket
11 Feb
2008
SM Prime income up 10% to P6B in ’07
Shopping mall giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. reported a 10 percent rise in net profit last year, driven by the opening of three new malls and the expansion of three
07 Feb
2008
SM, Carlson Hotels tie up for 2 projects
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the investment holding firm of the family of retail tycoon Henry Sy, has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide – Asia Pacific for the
07 Feb
2008
Singapore firm to run 2 SMIC hotels
SM Investments Corporation has entered into a management agreement with Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide — Asia Pacific for the operation and management of two hotels worth P2.4 billion. In a
04 Feb
2008
Four SM malls offer Internet access; more to follow
RIDING ON the wireless technology wave, leading mall operator SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is planning to offer wireless Internet connections in all its malls after successful pilot-tests last year. The
04 Feb
2008
Watsons raises capital to P665M
Watsons Personal Care Stores (Philippines) Inc., a joint venture between the SM Group of Companies and Hong Kong-based A.S. Watson & Co. Ltd., is raising its capitalization to P665 million
